Notices for Week of: October 8, 2009
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Meals and Rooms Tax Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P040
AGENCY: Dept. of Taxes, Agency of Administration
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule interprets Vermont's meals and rooms tax provision under Title 32 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated by amending and updating the existing meals and rooms regulations.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Vermont hotels (including B&B's and short-term rentals), restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, and other businesses serving ready-to-eat food and beverage.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The economic impact of the rule will not be significant. By clarifying what room rentals are subject to the rooms tax, additional revenue may be garnered. A minimal amount of revenue will be lost by increasing the amount of untaxed gratuities (when not made voluntarily) from 15% to up to and including 20% to reflect current tipping norms.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: October 27, 2009, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 133 State St. Montpelier VT, Room # 542 - 5th Floor.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 6, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Judith Henkin, Department of Taxes, Box 429 133 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05601-0429 Phone: 802 828-2560
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Changes to Long-Term Care and Hospital Rules
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P041
AGENCY: Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule clarifies state policies regarding long-term care and hospital services. Structural/organizational changes within state agencies are updated. Updates to the hospital rules reflect actual operating procedures. Definitions are revised to include updated, current language. The long-term care is updated to reflect changes that the Choices For Car waiver created.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: OVHA; Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL); Vermont nursing facilities; Vermont Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR); Vermont hospitals; out-of-state hospitals; and Medicaid beneficiaries.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: None, as these changes reflect the way services are provided.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Monday, October 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 312 Hurricane Lane, Suite 201, large conference room, Williston, VT 05495.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 2, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Keri Andersen; Office of Vermont Health Access (OVHA) 312 Hurricane Lane, Suite 201, Williston, VT 05495; (802)879-5639. keri.andersen@ahs.state.vt.us proposed changes available online: http://ovha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative/proposed-rule-changes
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Consumer Fraud Rule (CF) 111, Liquefied Petroleum "Propane" Gas.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P039
AGENCY: Attorney General's Office
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-2153
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
This page was last updated on: 2009-12-11.
